Zizic and all those other stashed kids will most likely never play a minute for the Celtics. I know we all like to hype up these kids, but let's face the facts - They just aren't that good. And they never will be.
lol those are not the facts.
I garuntee you Zizic plays for the Celtics this year.
If Zizic plays for the C's then we're back in the lottery.
That's an utterly idiotic statement. So, if Zizic takes Zeller's place we're back in the lottery?
Are you on crack?
Zizic is hyped for a reason, just because you didn't know who he was when he was drafted doesn't make him a bad player. Also, I think they wanted him to play right away but there were issues with his buy out. David Blatt's team ended up paying 1.5 million to get him to come to Turkey for half a season.
Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress had this to say about Zizic:
"There is undoubtedly a place in the NBA for someone with the rebounding ability and motor he displays as an energetic role-player, and it is certainly difficult to rule out a player who has been as productive as Zizic has this year, in a league that has produced countless NBA players (around 50 NBA Draft picks have been through the Adriatic League according to our database). After all, Zizic (so far) ranks #2 in PER in Adriatic League history among players under the age of 20 (see chart)."
http://content.draftexpress.com/gallery/General/1453927250.jpgThat was from before the 2016 draft. The article was on Jan 27, 2016, here it is if you want to see the whole thing:
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Ante-Zizic-5354/So, as good as he was as a pro at 17, he was a better pro at 18 and the second best all time in the Adriatic league. Zizic has without a doubt played better this year then he did the year before the draft. Because of his outstanding play and his impending departure for the NBA, he was sold to a Euro league team just before he turned 20, where he was able to play very good against a much higher level of competition.
http://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/401373/euroleague-rising-star-ante-zizic-darussafaka-dogus/"You won’t see the name Ante Zizic on any leader boards, but that’s because the Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul center only joined his team in December and debuted in Round 15. However, if his averages were included, Zizic would lead the league in offensive rebounds (3.3 per game), rank third overall in rebounding (7.6 rpg.), fourth in shooting percentage (67.3%) and seventh in blocks (1 bpg.). Moreover, since the 20 year-old cracked the starting lineup, he has averaged 12.8 points and 9 rebounds per game. His 18-rebound effort in Round 19 at Anadolu Efes Istanbul was the most in the league by any player this season"
The quote is from:
http://www.euroleague.net/final-four/istanbul-2017/news/i/7mp7fehgic9pgtkb/awards-watch-rising-star-trophy-candidatesHere's an update on Zizic from January 9, 2017 a year after the fist link I posted.
http://www.celticsblog.com/2017/1/9/14216426/boston-celtics-ante-zizic-yabusele-abdel-nader-draft-stashScout’s Take: “Zizic is developing more rapidly than anyone expected. We thought he would be a 2 year project at least, but he’s probably ready to play now. He’s a plus rebounder who understands angles and uses his body well. His defense still needs work, especially in pick and roll action. He still uses his length better than his feet on that end. His offense is coming along. Still no real jumper, but he’s worked on his half-hook inside. He’s tenacious going to the offensive glass too. And his hands are terrific. Boston has a player. He should be able to help as a backup right away and, assuming he can handle NBA defense, as a starter before long.”